Like every year, the summer brings new people to Tolaga Bay. It's been a full year since Charlie saved his hometown from destruction at the hands of gods, warring sea creatures and natural disasters.
A collection of essays from twelve researchers and scholars who use positive critique to open up discussion about the limits of and possibilities for Kaupapa Maori theory.
Te Matatini (the many faces) is the world’s largest celebration of contemporary Maori performing arts - the Olympics of kapa haka. In... Læs mere
A little boy experiences family violence and physical abuse, and he turns inwards and is unable to express his feelings and sadness. Gradually, through the help of his nan, his... Læs mere
Rangi's life changes one night when he tries to protect his mum from being beaten by her boyfriend. But she is badly injured and taken to hospital. Rangi goes to live with Nan and... Læs mere
Since he was born, Riwia's baby brother, Tawa, has been in Auckland Hospital, and his family has come to stay in Auckland.
Hine and the Tohunga Portal is a fast-paced fantasy adventure. Hine and her brother, Hohepa, unwittingly step through a portal into an ancient realm inhabited by the atua Maori (Maori deities), Kea bird tribes, patupaiarehe (fairy people), moa and giant eagles.
When Ramses disappears from the farm, Tori the Cat guides Whetu on a rescue mission through the universe. They travel by starbeams to strange worlds. But there's a problem: they must face an evil magician to save Ramses.
It’s 1960s provincial New Zealand, cracks are showing in the conventional middle-class lives. Callum's father is a bully, and the people his parents mix with are keeping secrets.... Læs mere
There are just a few days until Christmas and everyone's busy getting ready for the big day. Then comes the shock news - Santa's cancelled Christmas. He's quit after so many... Læs mere
Whetu and her mum are looking after a magician's house and farm animals. In the house, things move around , giggle and quack. On the farm, the animals have tricks too. Just as... Læs mere
Farah of Untwa joins a school for training fighters, strategic thinkers and military personnel. It means she escapes her domineering mother and the tedious duties that come with being from a Ngati in the upper echelons of society.